To support essential travelers during the COVID-19 public health crisis, CTDOT has launched a temporary program for food trucks to operate at highway Rest Areas in Danbury (I-84), Middletown (I-91), Wallingford (I-91) and North Stonington (I-95). Read more here: Food Trucks Temporarily Permitted at CTDOT Highway Rest Areas

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11/25/2019

Bridge Inspection Requiring Temporary Closure of Route 8 Exit 5 Northbound Off-Ramp to SR722 (Chopsey Hill Road)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that bridge inspection work will be performed on Route 8 northbound at Exit 5 in Bridgeport. The Route 8 northbound off-ramp to SR722 (Chopsey Hill Road) will be closed to traffic during the inspection process. This project is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 8, and Sunday, December 15, 2019, weather permitting.

The work schedule for this project is 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A detour route will be established around this location and will be in effect during the scheduled work hours only.

 

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work area.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot